The film, which hit the screens on 18 July, received positive reviews from critics. Dhanush fans have also given big thumbs up for the film, which is evident from its collections.

"VIP" has also opened to grand response in key overseas markets including the US, the UK and Australia. The film has minted over $100,000 at the US box office and is reportedly the first Dhanush film to achieve this feat.

#VIP crossed $100K already, on its way to $150K. First @dhanushkraja film to cross the landmark, seems like he ll double his previous best! — ATMUS Entertainment (@ATMUSent) July 20, 2014

It has entered the list of top five biggest grossers (Tamil films) at the US box office in 2014. The list has the films such as "Kochadaiiyaan" ($633,000), "Jilla" ($228,000), "Veeram" ($243,000) and "Maan Karate" ($72,000), reported Behindwoods.

The Dhanush starrer has earned over ₹24 lakh in two days at the UK box office, while the film minted ₹18.87 lakh in Australia, according to film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh.